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| Not seeing progress and frusterated. | 6/6/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: I'm 22 years old, my first child just turned one, and I'm still carrying around the extra "baby ...
A: And I commend you on breastfeeding and being a vegetarian. I strongly advocate both. I would like ...
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| Diabetic diet | 6/5/2007 | Amanda Steel |
Q: I have recently been kind of put in charge of my 85 yr old grandmother's diet. She is obese and ...
A: That's great that you are familiarizing yourself with the glycemic index - it is definitely ...
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| Foods and such | 6/5/2007 | Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD |
Q: I am a little overweight bein aobu t170 pounds and only bein around 5'7 and i also have troubles ...
A: You would need proper instruction from a dietitian for a gluten-free diet as well as low fat diet. ...
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| Supplementing with Whey Protein Powder & Kidneys | 6/5/2007 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: I'm a bodybuilder. I train 3 days a week for only 60 minutes per day. I'm on a protein rich diet ...
A: Your body can use a small amount of protein, say the amount in one can of tuna, PER DAY, which is ...
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| Losing More Weight | 6/5/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: Hi there, my name is Jordan, I'm 18 years old and I have a few questions for you about diet and ...
A: Wow, 30 pounds in 3 months! That is great. And you did it the right way - by reducing caloric ...
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| weight gain | 6/4/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: im an 18 yr old guy...im 5'9" n im 55 kgs n i find tat very under weight..i wanna put on some weight ...
A: The protein will stay in the meat but it's important to keep the fat out. So baking, broiling, ...
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| weight loss | 6/4/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: ) I was just wondering...I am 19 and every day no matter when I wake up (morning afternoon..etc..) I ...
A: It sounds like you have created a reactionary decrease in your metabolic rate. What I think has ...
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| Meal Supplement | 6/3/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: What is the best meal supplement on the market today? Is it okay to just take meal supplement ...
A: The answer really depends on whether you want to lose weight or gain weight. The top two ...
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| it won't go away..... | 6/3/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: ..I'm completely over weight and i'm starting to feel like i will never be normal...i'm 5'4" and ...
A: Let me start by saying YOU CAN DO IT! I don't believe you are doomed to live with your current body ...
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| I have a couple questions. | 6/1/2007 | Nevil Kapadia |
Q: I have a couple questions about a couple things and I hope you can help me with them. A few things ...
A: I can't understand why your weight would go down if you are not doing anything specific. It must be ...
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| bulging stomach | 6/1/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: I was on a fruitarian diet for three years and I was 90lbs more or less. Now I've started binging ...
A: At 5'1" and 115 lbs., you are right in the middle of normal body mass index. So you can lose some ...
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| losing baby fat | 6/1/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: my name is Christina, I'm 32 years old, and I have a 4 month old baby,for the second time.I gain ...
A: I commend you on breastfeeding. I believe it is the best source of nutrition your newborns and ...
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| cholesterol | 5/31/2007 | Nevil Kapadia |
Q: I’m trying to lower my bad cholesterol and I have a couple of questions that maybe you can answer. ...
A: Randy, Excellent that the bad cholesterol is coming down- and I'm glad your doctor has ...
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| Serving Size | 5/31/2007 | George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist |
Q: I am trying to lose weight and am watching my serving size and reading labels regularly. I am ...
A: Pasta doubles in serving size when cooked. A 2 oz serving dry would be a 4 oz serving when fully ...
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| cholesterol | 5/31/2007 | Rev. Dr. Abbott |
Q: Abbott, I’m trying to lower my bad cholesterol and I have a couple of questions that maybe you can ...
A: Good questions! I hope I can help clear it up for you. Yes, a lot of fat burns off with grilling, ...
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| bulging stomach | 5/31/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: I was on a fruitarian diet for three years and I was 90lbs more or less. Now I've started binging ...
A: While I believe that your current weight is probably well within the limits, I think that doing ...
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| How to gain weight | 5/31/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: im an 18 yr old guy...im 5'9" n im 55 kgs n i find tat very under weight..i wanna put on some weight ...
A: A simple answer is, you have to eat enough protein-rich food and start lifting weights or doing ...
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| Meal timing and exercise | 5/31/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: I was curious to know how much time gap is recommended between your meal and your exercise routine. ...
A: Generally, it's recommended that you don't exercise until 2 hours after a meal, any meal. The matter ...
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| time gap | 5/31/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: I was curious to know how much time gap is recommended between your meal and your exercise routine. ...
A: Lets start with some physiology that will help make sense of my time recommendations. The body ...
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| Gap between meals and exercise | 5/31/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: I was curious to know how much time gap is recommended between your meal and your exercise routine. ...
A: The waiting time after a meal before exercise depends on what you eat and how much, not whether it's ...
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| Prune juice for weight loss | 5/31/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: can prune juice aid in losing weight, if so, how much of it should i drink a day?
A: Prunes are dried plums which are specially grown for this purpose. Prunes are rich in iron and ...
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| dieting concerns | 5/30/2007 | Steven Oakden-Howell BSc (Hons) |
Q: Almost every weight loss program requires drinking lots of water. My girlfriend wants to lose weight ...
A: Milk is made up primarily of water anyway so there should be little to no problem with her drinking ...
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| late night eating | 5/29/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: I've been told that eating late at night is not healthy and that dinner should be eaten no later ...
A: Mika, I can't say that eating late at night is really bad for you but you should minimize it. If ...
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| irritated | 5/29/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: my face is not very chubby but it is pretty chubby. i want a more masculine look to my face or ...
A: Hey Matthew, Unfortunately it is impossible to spot reduce fat from just one area of your body. If ...
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| Benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables | 5/28/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
Q: I am writing an article for a fresh fruit and vegetable stand. Can you give me a quick statement ...
A: Fruits and vegetables are important for kids and teens because they supply fiber, vitamins, enzymes, ...
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| fresh fruit and vegetables | 5/28/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: What are some of the health benefits for including fresh fruit and vegetables in your daily diet? ...
A: Fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamins and minerals. In addition, by eating fresh ...
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| Diet Advice and Detox | 5/28/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: I'm 5'4" and weight about 155 lbs. I'd like to lose about 15-20 pounds, but it's difficult because ...
A: Exercise is going to be the key because it will both get rid of body fat and lower your cholesterol ...
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| Cod Liver Oil - Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 5/27/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: Dr. Zilberter, I have a one year old child. He is eating and drinking regular foods now -- no more ...
A: Here's information about omega-3 fatty acids for infants: A daily minimum is around 30 mg ...
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| weight loss | 5/26/2007 | Nevil Kapadia |
Q: Iam from India. and I want Indian diet paln to reduce my weight. Iam 5ft 1 in in height and 137lb ...
A: Hyma, Absolutely! We actually started in California 27 years ago! One of our growing markets is in ...
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| Total Cereal | 5/26/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: I was told that eating a bowl of Total cereal is like taking a muti vitamin daily. If this is the ...
A: Meghan, eating total is like taking a weak daily multi-vitamin. I would still take the daily ...
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| A daily meal plan to satisfy hunger | 5/25/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: I am a 22 year old guy from England. I've always been lucky in that I can eat pretty much anything ...
A: A daily meal plan to satisfy hunger Dear Matt, There are two approaches to satisfy hunger on fewer ...
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| A recommended weight loss program | 5/25/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: "Hi. what would you recommend for the following: 5'9", woman 195pounds, large frame (big boned), ...
A: Ann, There's no such thing as a "balanced" diet. As soon as you reduce calories, you go out of ...
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| Weight Lose supplements, OTC | 5/24/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: Are there any safe weight lose supplements that you can buy over the counter that actually work? I ...
A: There's no efficient AND safe weight loss supplements, OTC or otherwise, because they all have side ...
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| weight loss | 5/24/2007 | Nevil Kapadia |
Q: Iam from India. and I want Indian diet paln to reduce my weight. Iam 5ft 1 in in height and 137lb ...
A: As you live in India, you have an abundance of wholesome veg and, if your religion permits it, ...
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| A recommended weight loss program | 5/23/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: "Hi. what would you recommend for the following: 5'9", woman 195pounds, large frame (big boned), ...
A: Answering ALL your questions will take a complete weight loss program. Please access it (it's free) ...
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| lose weight | 5/23/2007 | Nevil Kapadia |
Q: I am 5'0" and my weight is 128 lbs,recently i had lost almost 15 lbs,i usually did it with healthy ...
A: I can't comment on how you lost your weight as I don't know what you consider as healthy, apart from ...
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| College and eating right. | 5/23/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: I feel that I exercise more than I have ever before, but yet I weight more than ever before. I know ...
A: Melissa, the freshman 15. Many college students struggle with this weight gain, largely because of ...
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| Protein Drink | 5/22/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: Is the protein supplement "Pro-NOS" safe for a kid around age 14 or 15?
A: It doesn't appear harmful for any reason. Although foods are not highly regulated by the FDA so it's ...
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| Weight gain: building the muscle | 5/22/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: i am so slim and when i do hard phisical activity for a while i lose weight easily , i need to ...
A: Though much more people are working hard to lose weight then to gain it, it seems to be a more ...
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| weightloss | 5/22/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: I started a my own diet about a week ago and I just wanted to know if its healthy or if there is ...
A: Great Maria! Your bike ride is an excellent way to keep your metabolism up. If you have a few ...
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Authored 3 academic print books and two popular diet print books as well as about a hundred scientific and popular articles